Tar Heels Meet Mississippi A&M In Southern Conference Final
North Carolina and Mississippi A&M reach the final of the Southern Conference tournament in Atlanta. UNC seeks a fourth title after beating Mississippi 36 to 23. A&M, surprise finalists after beating Kentucky 31 to 26, aim for their second crown.
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Mar
University of North Carolina
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Tar Heels
Aggies
North Carolina
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University of Kentucky
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North Carolina State
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Cavaliers
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Ruth hits first 1926 homer and Lazerri arrives in Florida
New York reports Babe Ruth’s first home run of the season as Tony Lazerri, the Pacific Coast infield prospect, appears in St. Petersburg hoping to join the Yankees. Lazerri draws early praise while Ruth showcases power by driving several balls out of play. Del Bissonnette stars the Brooklyn workout in Clearwater and John Moraw of the Giants ends the golfer season for players.
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Pacific Coast
Tony Lazerri
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Fla
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Pie Traynor
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del Bissonnette
Brooklyn
Clearwater
Sarasota
John Moraw
Giants
Miller Huggins
Aggies Pull Off Shock Upset to Reach Southern Conf Final
Mississippi A g g i e s, long shot in the Southern Conference tournament, shocked top seed North Carolina to advance to the final. The Aggies also defeated North Carolina State earlier, showing unexpected nerve against favorites in a dramatic run to the title game.
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N. C. State
Aggie
Kentucky
Georgia Bulldogs Show Championship Form Against Kentucky
Morgan Blake notes Georgia fans laughing and hopeful as Georgia led Kentucky in the first half. He credits the Richardson Keen Florence trio for a strong showing and the sense Georgia might end North Carolina's reign.
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Atlanta Journal
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Georgia
North Carolina
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Florence
Wildcats Rally Sparks Historic Comeback in 1926 Tourney
The second half produced one of the greatest comebacks in southern sports as Kentucky rallied impressively, drawing praise for the Wildcats of 1926 whose memory would outlive the tournament.
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Wildcats
Words of Peace From City of Battle
In New York on March 2 AP reports Philadelphia officials halted talks for a Dempsey Wills heavyweight title fight at a stadium during the sesqui centennial celebration. Mayor Kendrick says no venue in the stadium will host the bout. Dempsey left New York for Baltimore without meeting promoter Tex Rickard.
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New York
Mar
Philadelphia
Kendrick
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Dempsey
Baltimore
Tex Rickard
Veteran Eddie Collins Sparks White Sox In Rookie Infield Stint
Chicago March 2 AP notes manager Eddie Collins of the White Sox filled in at second base during a brief infield drill with a mostly rookie group. Avalon and Milstead led the Cubs pitching, with Osborne on the mound for the Sox. Lefty O Doul led the regulars with two hits in a 2 to 1 loss.
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Eddie Collins
Chicago White Sox
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Chicage Cubs
Milstead
Osborne
Lefty O'Doul
First Annual Invitational High School Basketball Tournament Opens
The Department of Physical Education at State College announces the first annual invitational high school basketball tournament in Raleigh. Thirty teams entered, with preliminaries starting Thursday at 6 p m and continuing Friday night. Semi finals Saturday afternoon with finals Saturday night on the Frank Thompson gym court.
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Department of Physical Education
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Magnolia
Abeulahville
Everetts
Woodland
Garner
Middlesex
Pinehurst
Southport
Oak
Mineral Springs
Bunn
Eton College
Maysville
Castover
Stem
Pleasant Garden
Stony Creek
Rose Hill
Sandhill
Wendell
Middleburg
Friendship
Jackson Springs
West Durham
Jonesboro
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Farmer
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Lilesville
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Sunnyside
Grantham-Cornelius
Cedar Rock
Ervin
Union Grove
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Free Will Baptist Seminary
Henderson-Weldon
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Clinton
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Senators Begin Spring Training Amid Slugger Watch
Washington batters work at Tampa camp as rookies provide the power. Goose Goslin signs his contract after a two hour negotiation with President Griffith. Mike Martin trains pitchers including newcomers as Johnson Coveleskie and Joe Bush look to anchor the staff. Reuther remains out due to contract issues and Zachary heads to the Browns. Several hopefuls from the south side vie for berths.
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Washington
Mar
Tampa
Washington Senators
Goose Goslin
Griffith
Mike Martin
Johnson
Coveleskie
Joe Bush
St. Louis
Reuther
Zachary
Browns
Pitchers In Action In Detroit Spring Start
DETROIT March 2 AP Six pitchers and four catchers got into action yesterday in the first game of the early spring session. The outing marked the outset of preparations as teams seek form and stamina ahead of the regular season.
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Detroit Americans Begin Augusta Camp Training With 17 Man Battery
George McBride led the squad on the first day of the Augusta training camp. He warned players to be cautious as they took the field. The advance group of 17 battery members was expected to arrive later today to join the Tigers.
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George McBride
Ty Cobb
Boxing Results From Across the Nation
Hartford and Philadelphia hosts report multiple featherweight bouts with decisions and knockouts. Kaplan outpoints Petrolle in Hartford while Roy stops Kramer in Philadelphia. Sarmiento defeats Bass on a foul in Cleveland. Loayza beats McGraw in New York. Smith and Rosen draw in Memphis. Forbes halts Muller in Clearwater Florida.
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Kid) Roy
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Danny Kramer
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Pete Sarmiento
Philippines
Benny Bass
New York
Stanislaus Loayza
Chile
Phil McGraw
Detroit
Memphis
Harold Smith
Chicago
Johnny Rosen
Clearwater
Fila
Harry Forbes
Akron
F. Muller
Havana
Reds in Camp Pitcher Carl Mays Pitches at Camp
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Carl Mays arrived at the Orlando training camp and pitched at top speed for thirty minutes to prove he can make a comeback, after arriving yesterday.
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Orlando
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Cincinnati Reds
Hiking Added To the Routine of Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates in Paso Robles Calif have added hiking to their training. Manager Bill McKechnie ordered all trips to the camp on foot to save time and build fitness. The 18 man hurling staff completed a spirited workout with regulars and recruits praised. Forbes Field raised season admission prices to match other circuit fields.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Paso Robles
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Ball Park
Bill McKechnie
McKechnie
Forbes Field
Indians Hold First Workout With New Recruit Lacey Infield
Cleveland Indians conducted their first spring workout in Makeland Florid with all players on the field. Newcomer Guy Lacey from Richmond Virginia league was used as understudy to Fred Spurgeon at second base. Lacey, veteran for the minors, draws scouts while Spurgeon, 22, starts the big league test. Joe Shaute's wife serves as mentor guiding faults before the season opens.
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Cleveland
Makeland
Fila
Cleveland Indians
Guy Lacey
Richmond
Fred Spurgeon
Lacey
Spurgeon
Joe Shaute
Schang Struck By Bat at Browns Camp
Wallie Schang veteran catcher for the Browns was hit on the back of the head by a bat that slipped from Marty McManus during batting practice at Tarpon Springs Florida. He was knocked unconscious briefly but revived and a doctor said likely no serious effects.
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ST. Louis
Mar
Wallie Schang
Browns
Yankees
Tarpon Springs
Fla
Marty McManus
Schange
Haney Not Present at Red Sox Camp Amid Unclear Status
Fred Haney, the Red Sox third baseman obtained from Detroit, had not reported to the New Orleans camp nor signed his contract. Boston wired Los Angeles to locate the missing player as spring training advances. In St. Petersburg, Braves performed in difficult conditions at their waterfront ball yard.
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Fred Haney
Red Sox
Detroit
New Orleans
Los Angeles
St. Petersburg
Fla
Braves
Government Wins War Time Rail Liability Supreme Court Test
The federal government won a Supreme Court test case deciding its liability for compensation to short line railroads due to wartime control of railroads.
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Washington
Mar
Supreme Court
Athletics Open Spring Training In Fort Myers
All members of Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics joined the first real workout at Fort Myers as the team began spring training.
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Connie Mack
Athletics
Fort Myers
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